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Money disputes up to $7,500 are settled in the Pueblo County small-claims court, which runs on simplified procedures built for people without a lawyer.
This page sets out the ceiling on claims, what the court charges, the courthouse that covers Pueblo County, how notice reaches the other party, the time limits, and the filing steps. Squabble can prepare and lodge the paperwork when you decide to go ahead.
One courthouse takes small claims for Pueblo County, shown below. The court checks the location against the defendant's address and the place of the dispute.
Tap a courthouse to see its details in the list below.
Confirm the courthouse before you file. The court's own small-claims page carries its current filing location and hours, and Squabble confirms the courthouse for your case when you file.
The nearest counties to Pueblo County are Huerfano County and Crowley County. Pueblo Combined Courts: Dennis Maes Judicial Building, in Pueblo, is the courthouse listed for Pueblo County.
Filings here are on paper, brought to the counter or posted. Squabble assembles the packet so it is complete when it arrives.
A remote appearance is possible for some hearings here; courts differ on which cases qualify.
Evidence is copied for the judge and for the opposing side; electronic submission ahead of time is accepted at some courts.
Small claims cases in Pueblo County, Colorado are heard in the Colorado County Court system, which handles claims up to $7500. The county has a population of 169,866 and includes the communities of Pueblo, Avondale, Beulah, Boone, Colorado City, and Rye, along with ZIP codes such as 81001, 81003, 81005, 81022, and 81069. Cases are filed at the Pueblo Combined Courts: Dennis Maes Judicial Building, located at 501 N. Elizabeth Street in Pueblo, 81003. The courthouse is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM and is closed on Saturday and Sunday. The court can be reached by telephone at (719) 404-8700. Electronic filing is not available for small claims matters in this county, so documents are handled at the courthouse itself. Pueblo County lies near Huerfano County, Crowley County, and Otero County, each of which has its own county court. The small claims division of the county court resolves disputes within the dollar limit set for that division.
Pueblo County covers these 6 towns and cities:
Avondale, Beulah, Boone, Colorado City, Pueblo, Rye.
ZIP codes:
Pueblo County holds about 169,866 people, 10th of the 64 counties in Colorado.
Small claims is the court's track for everyday money disputes: simplified rules, and limits on how much you can sue for.
Maximum claim
Where the dispute arose does not set venue in this state; where they live does.
One dispute cannot be broken into several cases to slip under the cap.
The court decides who pays whom and how much. Anything beyond money goes to a higher court.
Colorado small claims court is designed for self-representation, and attorneys generally may not appear except in limited roles (for example, a party who is an attorney, or a qualifying full-time employee or officer of a business that is a party). Colo. Rev. Stat. 13-6-407 and the court's own summons form (JDF 250) provide that a party who wants attorney representation files a Notice of Representation of Attorney (JDF 256) at least 7 days before the trial date, after which the other side may also be represented by counsel.
Minors take part through a guardian appointed by the court.
Over the limit? You can lower your claim to fit and stay in small claims, or file the full amount in regular civil court. Lowering usually means giving up the excess, so weigh it carefully.
Pueblo County is under the same limits as nearby Huerfano County and Crowley County. Pueblo Combined Courts: Dennis Maes Judicial Building is the courthouse listed for Pueblo County.
If someone owes you money, up to $7,500, small claims is built for it. These are the disputes residents bring most often.
Pueblo Combined Courts: Dennis Maes Judicial Building is the Pueblo County courthouse listed below. Pueblo County takes in Avondale, Beulah and Boone and the rest of the county.
It's built to be navigable without a lawyer. Here's the shape of a case from start to finish.
Fill in the claim, pick the courthouse that covers the dispute, and pay what the court charges.
The other side is formally served and has the chance to respond, or to settle before the hearing.
The hearing itself is short and informal. Some courts allow video. The ruling comes then or later in writing.
This is the route a Pueblo County case takes, whether it starts in 81001 or anywhere else among the county ZIP codes. Pueblo Combined Courts: Dennis Maes Judicial Building lists (719) 404-8700 as its number.
Once the case is on file, the law requires the other side to be told about it formally. That step is service of process, and the papers cannot normally come from your own hand. delivery arranged by the court, email service where the court allows it, personal delivery by an approved server or the sheriff or constable is what courts in Colorado normally accept.
Depending on the court: the sheriff or constable, a professional process server, the clerk by certified mail, or another adult who isn't part of the case. Methods and costs vary by county.
How long before the hearing notice must be given is set by the court. That deadline arrives with your hearing date. Service within 15 days of hearing. Proof of service any time before hearing.
The person who delivered the papers signs a proof of service. That document goes to the court ahead of the hearing.
Service is where many self-filed cases stall. Squabble can coordinate professional Service of Process so it's done correctly and on time.
Addresses in Pueblo County include places such as Avondale, Beulah and Boone. A Pueblo County address carries one of its 17 ZIP codes, 81001, 81002 and 81003 among them.
A claim has to be filed inside a set period that starts when the dispute arose. After that point the court may decline to hear it.
| Type of claim | How long you have |
|---|---|
| Written contract | 3 years |
| Oral contract | 3 years |
| Property damage | 2 years |
| Personal injury | 2 years |
They do not change from one Pueblo County ZIP code to another, 81001 included. Pueblo County, population about 169,866, is covered by the table above.
Money owed under a contract in Colorado generally accrues interest at 8% per year before judgment (Colo. Rev. Stat. §5-12-102).
Interest can be calculated before filing using the Squabble interest calculator.
The rate above is the one for Pueblo County, population about 169,866. Pueblo County is under the same state rate as nearby Huerfano County and Crowley County.
Check that the amount is within the limit and that you're inside the statute of limitations for your claim type.
State the party's full legal name, explain the events, and set out the calculation.
File with the Pueblo County small-claims court on paper, by mail or at the counter, and pay the $35–$55 fee (or request a waiver if you qualify).
Service comes after the date is set. File the server's proof once the papers have been delivered.
Sort the documents and exhibits in advance so they can be handed up in order.
Appear in person or, where available, remotely, present your case, and receive the court's decision.
Talk with Eleanor about what happened. Squabble prepares the documents, runs a Triple-Check™ for administrative and jurisdictional accuracy, and files your case for you.
Start for FREE →A claim form opens the case, a proof of service records that notice was given, and a fee waiver applies where you qualify. Titles differ between courts, and Squabble uses the ones your courthouse expects.
Pueblo County takes in filings from 17 ZIP codes, 81001 first in the list. Pueblo County papers go to Pueblo Combined Courts: Dennis Maes Judicial Building in Pueblo.
Small claims hearings are short and informal, and the judge asks questions directly. Most people present their own case.
Pueblo Combined Courts: Dennis Maes Judicial Building sits at the 81003 address shown above. Avondale, Beulah and Boone are among the Pueblo County places a hearing can draw parties from.
A judgment says what is owed. Getting hold of the money is the next stage, and the enforcement options open to you depend on the state.
Where state law allows it, a portion of the debtor's earnings can be redirected to pay what the court ordered.
Money in the debtor's bank account can be seized under a levy the court orders.
Registering the judgment at county level can fix a lien on real estate the debtor holds.
You can also ask the court to order the debtor to appear and disclose income and assets under oath. An unpaid judgment generally keeps accruing interest at the rate state law sets until it's satisfied.
Avondale, Beulah and Boone are among the Pueblo County places a judgment debtor may live in. The judgment in a Pueblo County case comes from Pueblo Combined Courts: Dennis Maes Judicial Building in Pueblo.
Checked August 2026. Because courts revise fees, limits and procedures, confirm the current position before filing.
Talk with Eleanor about what happened. Squabble prepares your demand letter and court-ready documents, Triple-Checks them for administrative and jurisdictional accuracy, and files your Pueblo County case for you.
